Deputy Director Trade at Nyamira County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of assistant director trade for a minimum period of three years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following field; commerce, marketing, business administration, business management, entrepreneurship, economics, international trade/business/relations or its equivalent from recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; commerce, marketing, business administration, business management, entrepreneurship, economics, international trade/business/relations or its equivalent from recognized institution;
• Certificate in strategic leadership development programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application from recognized institution;
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national /county goals policies and development objectives and ability to translate them in to trade development projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Guiding and supervising the implementation of county government policies, strategies and programmes on domestic trade and investment;
• Coordinating planning and administration of trade and investment functions of the county;
• Providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues;
• Managing business information in the county;
• Overseeing the development of wholesale hubs/whole sale markets and tier 1 retail markets in the distribution value chain;
• Facilitating the settlement of trade disputes;
• Addressing public complaints/customer care issues;
• Organizing and participating in interactive trade fora;
• Coordinate the preparation of County work plans, setting performance targets and budget estimates; and
• Guiding and supervising staff in the county